A few weeks ago I bought a book at one of our local flea markets entitled "Recollections of Buffalo, during the decade from 1830 to 1840 or Fifty Years Since", by Samuel M. Welch. Buffalo: Peter Paul and Bro. 1891. Mr. Welch starts on page 185 with the names of 100 men who were prominent in the community. The author then states on page 186 - " After mature reflection, I will continue my list in alphabetical order as information for my readers, as to who were the men best known among us in the thirties. Men of brains and character; foremost in their vocations or occupations, prominent in the professional or business world and in social intercourse" On page 188 Harlow French is listed. I have only read the first half of the book and will post any other Frenchs that I find as I go along. The book is just loaded with names. Marion Scherer